DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Island School seeks a Development Associate as a critical team member of Island School’s Development Office. Reporting to the Interim Director of Development, the successful candidate will build relationships with members of the community to garner philanthropic support for Island School. Fund raising activities include preparing proposals for grants; maintaining development database; helping organize various fund-raising events; working with volunteers; meeting with prospective donors; preparing drafts of reports for the Board of Directors; working closely with business office to reconcile and record gifts and grants; assisting with data entry, marketing, public relations, printed materials, proofing, final reports; and performing other duties as may be assigned in relation to support of Island School. Salary range: $50,000 - $59,000 depending on experience
Island School is a WASC/HAIS accredited PK-12 independent day school with a total enrollment of 490+ students. More information about Island School, its educational philosophies, mission statement and its curriculum can be found on the school’s website at ischool.org. Island School is located on the island of Kaua'i, the northernmost inhabited island of the Hawaiian Island chain, which, due to its stunning natural beauty, is known as the "Garden Island."
Qualifications include:
Skills/Knowledge: Must work well with a variety of constituents in person, using email, through letters and memos, and by phone; also, must be able to use technologies, including word processing, relational data-bases, and online tools; also, must be familiar with grant-writing processes, including a statement of need, an indication of activities to be undertaken, and the development of a budget using categories required by granting agencies
Education/Training: Bachelorʻs degree preferred. Minimum requirement: familiarity with development office operations and with computer programs related to development work
Experience: References from a previous employer(s) certifying reliability and satisfactory performance is desirable.
Applications should be directed to our Human Resources department. Information can be emailed to: hr@ischool.org. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application period when the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
Island School is an equal opportunity employer. The School strives to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest and court record, reproductive health decision, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, citizenship status, military/veterans status, or other characteristics protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, discipline, compensation, working conditions, and benefits.
